Description
This Aromatic Ginger Scallion Chicken Noodle Soup is a comforting and flavorful meal featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a fragrant broth of fresh ginger, garlic, scallions, and soy sauce. Combined with your choice of noodles and finished with a touch of sesame oil, it’s a perfect dish for a cozy lunch or dinner that’s quick to prepare and full of nourishing goodness.
Ingredients
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Protein and Broth
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 4 cups chicken broth
Aromatics and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Noodles
- 200g noodles (your choice)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil: In a large pot, warm the sesame oil over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics.
- Sauté garlic and ginger: Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and cook until they become fragrant, which releases their flavors into the oil.
- Brown chicken breasts: Place the chicken breasts in the pot and cook until both sides are nicely browned, adding depth to the soup.
- Add broth and soy sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce, then bring the mixture to a boil to blend flavors together.
- Simmer chicken: Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the pot, shred them finely, then return the shredded chicken back into the pot.
- Cook noodles: Add the noodles to the soup and cook according to the package instructions until they are tender.
- Add scallions and season: Stir in the chopped scallions, then season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and enjoy this warm, nourishing meal.
Notes
- You can use any type of noodles you prefer, such as egg noodles, rice noodles, or soba.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of rice vinegar or a pinch of chili flakes.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To make it gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free noodles.
